Meet the CUFI Team

Christians United for Israel is a grassroots organization. We operate with a very small paid staff and depend heavily on our volunteer leaders. The dedicated men and women who donate their time to do the heavy lifting in the field are our most valuable resource. From the leadership of our executive board to the local leaders in each city, these volunteers play a critical role in making Israel stronger and her people safer.

Leadership

Pastor John Hagee

Founder and Chairman
Christians United for Israel

Founder and Chairman, Christians United for Israel
Founder and Senior Pastor, Cornerstone Church
President and CEO, John Hagee Ministries

John Charles Hagee has served the Lord as a minister of the gospel for over 63 years. He is a fifth-generation pastor and the 47th Descendent of his family to serve in the ministry since they immigrated to America in the mid-1700s.  Pastor Hagee is the founder and Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, a non-denominational evangelical church with more than 22,000 active members.

Pastor Hagee received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biblical Studies and Ministry from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Trinity University in San Antonio, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas in Denton. He has received Honorary Doctorates from Oral Roberts University, Canada Christian College, and Netanya Academic College of Israel.

He is the founder of Hagee Ministries, which telecasts his teachings on media outlets throughout America and the nations of the world.  Over the years, Hagee Ministries has given more than $100 million toward humanitarian causes in Israel.

Pastor Hagee is the founder of Cornerstone Christian Schools which is a fully accredited premiere college preparatory educational facility for grades K4-12.  CCS is committed to excellent Bible-based education equipping the next generation of leaders. He is also the founder of the Sanctuary of Hope, a housing complex that provides young, expectant mothers who have chosen life a safe haven in which to raise their children.

Pastor Hagee is the founder and Chairman of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States and one of the leading Christian grassroots movements in the world with over 10 million members that speak as one voice on behalf of Israel.

In celebration of Israel’s 70th year, Pastor Hagee was recognized by the Embassy of Israel as one of the 70 greatest American contributors to Israel since statehood.  He was also honored by U.S. Ambassador David Friedman to give the benediction at the dedication of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem in May of 2018.

Pastor Hagee is the author of 43 major books, seven of which were on the New York Times Best Sellers List. His latest, Absolute Power, was released in 2021 and is currently available on Amazon or at jhm.org.

Pastor Hagee and his wife Diana are blessed with five children and thirteen grandchildren.

Diana Hagee

Co- Executive Director
Christians United for Israel

Co-Executive Director, Christians United for Israel

Diana Hagee is married to Pastor John Hagee, founder of Cornerstone Church, Hagee Ministries, and Christians United for Israel.

Among her ministry duties Diana coordinates special events for Cornerstone Church and its many outreaches. Diana also assists Kendal Hagee, her daughter-in-law, and Senior Pastor’s wife, in overseeing and teaching the Embraced Women’s Ministries of Cornerstone Church.

Diana is the author of the best-selling book “The King’s Daughter—Becoming a Woman of God,” which was awarded the Retailers Choice Award; “The King’s Daughter Workbook”; “Ruth, the Romance of Redemption—A Love Story”;  “Hannah’s Song—What Love Looks Like.” She and Pastor Hagee co-authored “What Every Man Wants in a Woman—What Every Woman Wants in a Man.” Diana also wrote Not by Bread Alone”, a cookbook encouraging inspired ministry through food.

Gifted with the spirit of hospitality, Diana and Pastor Hagee have opened their home and hearts to thousands over their 46-year marriage. Family, church members, ministry partners, and fellow ministers alike have all made great memories around the Hagee table.  On these occasions, her kitchen becomes a bustling beehive of activity creating mouth-watering dishes inspired by three generations of great cooks and an abundance of unconditional love.

Diana holds a Bachelor of Science from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She was presented the prestigious Lion of Judah award by the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston for the long-standing work she and Pastor Hagee do on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people. In 2021, The Algemeiner Journal, a newspaper that covers American and international Jewish and Israel-related news, named Diana and Shari Dollinger, Christians United for Israel’s co-executive directors among the top 100 individuals positively influencing Jewish life.

One of Diana’s many desires is to make Cornerstone Church a place known for its hospitality and where the Gospel is preached in word and deed.

John and Diana Hagee live in San Antonio, Texas. They have five children, five in-loves, and thirteen beautiful grandchildren.

Shari Dollinger

Co-Executive Director
Christians United for Israel

Co-Executive Director, Christians United for Israel

Shari Dollinger serves as the Co-Executive Director of Christians United for Israel alongside Diana Hagee. Prior to this position, Shari was CUFI’s Associate Director for 11 years. Before CUFI, Shari served as the Assistant Director of The Donor Forum, as the Officer for Inter-Religious Affairs at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC, and as a Foreign Policy Research Associate at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). In 2021, Shari was included, along with Diana, in the Algemeiner newspaper’s ‘Jewish 100’ list as one of 100 individuals with the greatest positive influence on Jewish life. The same year, she was also included in the Jerusalem Post’s list of 50 Most Influential Jews.

Shari holds a Master of Public Administration from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Politics and Islamic/Middle Eastern Studies from Brandeis University. At Brandeis, Shari wrote her senior thesis on Christian Zionists’ Impact on U.S. Foreign Policy. Her op-eds have appeared in numerous publications, including the Jerusalem Post, Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), and the Times of Israel. Shari and her husband, Eric, reside in Atlanta, Georgia with their two children and three beagles.

 

ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Randal Neal

Senior Director of Engagement
AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, ND, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY

Senior Director of Engagement

AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, ND, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY

In 2006, Pastor John Hagee invited Randy to become CUFI’s first full-time grassroots organizer.  In this position, Randy pioneered the programming and procedures that have since been implemented nationally to grow CUFI into the largest pro-Israel organization in America. Randy came to CUFI with over a decade of experience in educating Christians about the Biblical mandate to support Israel, the history of Christian antisemitism, and political activism in the faith community. Randy has served on the Northwest board of the America Israel Public Affairs Committee, and is among the most sought after Christian speakers on the topic of Israel and Christian support for the Jewish State.  According to Israel Defense Force Col. and Vice Commander Bentzi Gruber: “Randy gives important facts about Israel that even many Israelis do not know.

 

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Bobby Scott

Ministry Engagement Director
AL, IA, IL, MS, NC, TN, SC, GA

Ministry Engagement Director
AL, IA, IL, MS, NC, TN, SC, GA

Bob Scott serves as the Ministry Engagement Director for Christians United for Israel. Before becoming Ministry Engagement Director, he served as City Director and then State Coordinator of Tennessee and has been involved in educating others and supporting Israel since his first trip there in 2008. Bob has served in full-time ministry since 1992 in various pastoral roles, statewide boards, and ministries, and in 2011 he and his wife, Holly, started City Church Dayton in Dayton, Tennessee. Bob is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Business Degree and has had governmental experience in local and statewide areas. As a part of his community service, Bob serves the Dayton Police Department as a commissioned officer and Chaplain of the Department, as well as the department’s liaison to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations. Bob and Holly have been married since 1995 and have three adult sons.

 

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Liliya Maskovcevs

Member Engagement Director

Member Engagement Director

Liliya Maskovcevs grew up in a pro-Israel family and immigrated to the United States with her family in 2003.

Liliya Maskovcevs first attended the CUFI on Campus D.C. Summit in 2008 and co-founded a chapter at American University in 2011. She interned for two Members of Congress and worked for a number of nonprofits where she got an extensive background in public policy, international relations, fundraising and donor relations before working for CUFI. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with an emphasis on American Government from American University in Washington, DC. Liliya is also fluent in Russian and Ukrainian.

Her passion is to see the US-Israel relationship strong and unbreakable.

Dylan Manley

Ministry Engagement Coordinator
AR, LA, MO, OK, TX

Ministry Engagement Coordinator

AR, LA, MO, OK, TX

Dylan was in pastoral ministry for 21 years,  is a traveling speaker, and a trained apologist. He has spoken at numerous events, conferences, and churches. Dylan was invited to go to Israel in 2017 with CUFI via Israel Collective. This trip served as an instrumental and life changing event. He learned more about the biblical and geopolitical truths of Israel on this trip than in his previous two decades in ministry. Dylan has a passion to see other people learn the biblical validity of Israel and hopes they will have a renewed love for the Lord and a greater grasp of truth.

 

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Rodney Ginn

Event Coordinator

Event Coordinator

Rodney Ginn currently serves as Events Coordinator with Christians United for Israel. Rod graduated from Pittsburg State University with a BA in Business Management. He worked in health care management for 16 years and served as a pastor in Colorado for 11 years prior to joining the team here at CUFI.

Rod is passionate about Israel and the Jewish community. As a pastor, he served as the Director of Israel Outreach at his church. He had the opportunity to travel to Israel twenty-four times with The Internationals, a singing and dancing group with a mission of bringing unconditional love and support every year to the Jewish people and the nation of Israel and has had the honor to help lead 11 pilgrimage tours to Israel. Rod has also been blessed to have had the opportunity to arrange music for and participate in 28 Nights to Honor Israel.

Rod and his wife, Kelly, live in the greater Atlanta area and have 4 children. Rod enjoys spending time with his family, singing and playing the piano.

Alondra Lozano

Member Engagement Associate

Member Engagement Associate

Alondra serves as the Member Engagement Associate at CUFI. Her passion for Israel began at Cornerstone Church in 2010 and led to her interest in starting a CUFI on Campus Chapter at St. Mary’s University in 2020. Alondra earned her BBA in International Business from St. Mary’s University, where she was an active CUFI on Campus student and a Fellow 2021 Bonhoeffer Alumni. Following her Bonhoeffer trip to Israel in 2022, she interned with CUFI as a Congressional Liaison under the leadership of Liliya Maskovcevs.

Briana McCoy​

Member Engagement Coordinator

Member Engagement Coordinator

Briana serves as Member Engagement Coordinator for Christians United for Israel. Originally from the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, Briana attended American University in Washington, DC where she graduated a year early with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communication in May 2022. She concentrated in both Political Communication and Corporate Communication, and received a minor in Legal Studies.

Her interest in Israel began when she was a freshman in college after starting a job with the American University Center for Israel Studies, continuing to work there through her entire college career. During her time at AU, Briana was a member of Sigma Kappa as well as Zeta Phi Eta. She was also on the executive boards of her school’s College Republicans and Network of Enlightened Women chapters.

Briana believes that as Christians, it is our duty to stand with Israel and continue the effort to end antisemitism in our country and around the globe.

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Hope Hernandez

Senior Director of Development

Senior Director of Development

Hope Hernandez serves as the Senior Director of Development which works to advance the mission of Christians United for Israel (CUFI) while serving as a concierge to provide direct access to its initiatives for those who are financial partners with the organization.

Hope has spent over 10 years in the non-profit industry and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Communications and Intercultural Studies from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida.

She enjoys seeing people discover the truth about Israel and the Judeo roots of their faith while helping them find the intersection between passion and purpose to ensure this truth stands.

 

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Annabel Velez

Development Engagement Associate

Development Engagement Associate

Annabel serves on the donor engagement team as a liaison between CUFI and its financial partners. She works in administration and assisting the director of donor engagement in achieving CUFI’s mission.

Annabel holds a Bachelor of Arts in both Business Leadership and Biblical and Theological Studies and has an Associate Degree in Cross Cultural Studies from Baptist University of the Americas.

 

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Amanda Villarreal

Development Engagement Associate

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Amanda Villarreal serves in the development department where she engages with CUFI partners and assists the Director of Development with administrative projects.

Amanda has served with Cornerstone Security team before transferring to the CUFI team in 2022.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with an Associates in Criminal Justice-Forensics.

She is passionate about defending Israel and educating others on our Biblical mandate to support God’s people.

Carlee Collins

Development Gift Officer

Development Gift Officer

Carlee serves on the development team where she engages CUFI partners.

Carlee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management from Auburn University, and Master of Arts degree in Public Policy and Middle East Affairs from Liberty University.

She is passionate about the defense of Israel and the Jewish people.

Jen Jennings

Development Engagement Associate

Development Engagement Associate

Jen serves on the development team where she engages with CUFI partners.

After spending 16 years as a dancer and choreographer in New York City working on everything from Broadway shows to TV and film, Jen’s life took an unexpected turn when God began to call her and her husband into church planting. In 2017, with the blessing and the ordination of their home church in NYC, they packed up their little family and headed south to St. Pete, FL a city where they knew no one. Hope St. Pete launched in October of that year with over 250 people in attendance. Jen and her husband spent the next five years as the lead pastors of Hope St. Pete, pioneering outreach partnerships, stewarding ministries, and cultivating an authentic and thriving community.

In 2022, Jen and her husband felt God calling them into a new season of ministry where they could serve their city outside of the church setting. With that vision in mind, they established new lead pastors and currently serve Hope St. Pete as founding pastors and elders, as well as on the teaching team. As a writer, speaker, and pastor Jen has a heart to empower and equip people to find the miraculous in their everyday lives. She lives where most people vacation with her incredible husband, her 8 year old son, 4 year old daughter, and two of the craziest dogs. Life is…full…and wonderful.

As a Christian, she is passionate about supporting the Jewish people as well as exploring and studying the Judeo roots of her faith.

POLICY AND COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Ari Morgenstern

Senior Director of Policy and Communications

Senior Director of Policy and Communications

Ari Morgenstern is CUFI’s Senior Director of Policy and Communications where he focuses on the organization’s policy planning and strategic communication campaigns. Previously Morgenstern served in the private sector as a communications consultant and as a Press Officer at the Israeli Embassy in Washington. Morgenstern holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Alabama, an M.A. in Political Science from Georgia State University, and an M.A. in Government focused on Diplomacy and Conflict Studies from the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, Israel. In the past Morgenstern volunteered for the Israeli police, and presently he volunteers for his local search and rescue team.

 

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Kasim Hafeez

Deputy Communications Director for Messaging

Deputy Communications Director for Messaging

Kasim Hafeez is a British citizen of Pakistani Muslim heritage who grew up being exposed to radical anti-Western, antisemitic, and anti-Israel ideas daily. During his teenage years, Kasim embraced a radical Islamist ideology and became very active in the anti-Israel movement. Thankfully, Alan Dershowitz’s book The Case for Israel challenged Kasim’s fundamental beliefs and caused him to undertake a period of research and reflection that led him to Israel in 2007. Witnessing the true nature of the Jewish state changed Kasim’s perception of Israel. He felt a moral obligation to publicly speak out for Israel and the dangers of radical Islam. He has spoken all over the world including the 2013 Global Forum on Combatting Antisemitism and before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Kasim has appeared on radio, television, and in print media. Kasim also appears alongside Holocaust survivor Irving Roth in CUFI’s full-length feature documentary Never Again?. To learn more, visit neveragainthemovie.com

 

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Kelly Jackson

Director for Creative

Director for Creative

Kelly Jackson serves as CUFI’s Director for Creative, where she focuses on creating and implementing creative content and marketing strategies to grow and strengthen CUFI. Previously Kelly served as a Project Manager and Social Media Manager for Hagee Ministries, where she garnered extensive background in marketing, creative design, and production. Kelly holds an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and a B.A. in Modern Language and Culture from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Kelly is mission-driven and has a passion for excellence and the heart to see people stand for Israel and the Jewish people.

 

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Kathleen Bustamante

Content Writer

Content Writer

Kathleen Bustamante serves as the Content Writer at CUFI where she researches, writes, and edits a wide variety of materials delivered to CUFI’s more than 11 million members as well as the public at large. Before joining CUFI, she taught college writing and worked as a freelance writer and editor. She holds an M.A. in Middle English Literature from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, and a B.A. in English from New Mexico State University.

Samantha Olvera

Communications Assistant

Communications Assistant

Samantha Olvera serves as the Communications Assistant here at CUFI. In this role, she will use her expert skills to assist our Communications Team to ensure projects run smoothly. She has been a part of the Cornerstone family since 2010 and, in 2016, attended CUFI Summit as a college student, which led her to this position. Samantha is fluent in American Sign Language and is in the process of completing her Applied Science degree to become an American Sign Language Interpreter.

Amelia Underhill

NextGen‑IC Engagement Coordinator

NextGen‑IC Engagement Coordinator

Amelia Underhill serves as CUFI’s NextGen-IC Engagement Coordinator, where she focuses on creating educational resources and engaging younger generations through compelling social media content. Amelia graduated from The King’s College in New York City with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and a minor in History. She is passionate about creating material that encourages positive conversation and the pursuit of truth.

PROJECTS DEPARTMENT

Jordan Hunter

Project Director

Project Director

Jordan Hunter serves as the CUFI Project Director where she oversees the creation and scheduling of all marketing, fundraising, and educational resources as it relates to all departments within Christians United for Israel. In addition, she also coordinates the planning and execution of CUFI’s four major annual gatherings: S.A.L.T., Leadership Summit, Pastors Conference, and the Washington Summit. Jordan was raised in San Antonio, TX under the leadership and ministry of Pastor John Hagee. She graduated from Texas State University in 2009. Shortly after graduating, she began working for Christians United for Israel. Jordan is passionate about educating Americans on the importance of fighting against antisemitism and defending Israel and the Jewish people.

 

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Aby Jaimes

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Aby Jaimes serves as the Executive Assistant to our Projects Director, where she assists in the facilitation of projects. Aby has been part of the Cornerstone family since 2009 serving under different ministries under the leadership of Pastor John Hagee. It was in 2018, when the Lord led her to a new position at Christians United for Israel. In 2022, she graduated from Texas A&M University-San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Ashley Guillen

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

San Antonio native, Ashley Guillen, started attending Cornerstone Church in 2003 and became involved in the youth ministry. In 2006, she joined the Hagee Ministries prayer line and soon had the opportunity to aid in CUFI’s mission by volunteering with phone calls for the first National Summit. She continued gaining more experience within Hagee Ministries and in 2009, became a part of the CUFI Team. In 2012, Ashley became an LVN graduate, but felt God calling her to stay with CUFI. Working in many areas of this organization, she now serves in the Projects Department. Ashley is proud to be a part of an organization that is not afraid to stand up for the people of Israel.

EVENTS, PRODUCTION, AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

Tony Castro

Senior Director of Operations

Senior Director of Operations

Tony Castro serves as the Senior Director of Operations for Christians United for Israel. Working closely with CUFI’s Founder and Chairman as well as its Co-Executive Directors, Tony oversees all events during the year including Israel Trips and all events happening throughout the United States. Tony also oversees the CUFI Shipping and Warehouse Department including inventory and overall efficiency. In addition to these tasks, he is the head of the CUFI Production Department and assists the UK office in strategically focusing their cause against anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism.

Danny Newlands

IT Manager

IT Manager

Danny Newlands serves as the IT Manager for Christians United for Israel. He began working in the IT industry in 2007 with Hagee Ministries. In 2008, he had the opportunity to  visit Israel as part of the CUFI singers group. This event sparked a connection and a heart for the Jewish people and the nation of Israel. Previous to CUFI, Danny worked in the IT field in the Healthcare and Service industry. Danny is also a Worship Leader and Minister based out of San Antonio, TX with his wife, Daniela.

Joel Cavazos

Video Production Coordinator

Video Production Coordinator

Born and raised here in San Antonio and a member of Cornerstone Church, Joel Cavazos is CUFI’s National Video Producer and Editor. Since 2016, Joel has been making an impact with our production team, creating video content and projects that shine the light for the nation of Israel. He not only works alongside CUFI Directors, Field Staff, CUFI on Campus, and Pastor John Hagee, he’s also an editor for CUFI’s The Weekly with Kasim Hafeez. On a weekly basis Joel aims toward producing cutting edge videos that promote the vision, goals and accomplishments of CUFI. With hopes of reaching the hearts of many around the country and around the world, Joel’s vision for story telling will continue to strengthen and succeed for the sake of the US-Israel relationship.

Lio Medina

Video Production Coordinator

Video Production Coordinator

Lio Medina serves as CUFI’s Video Production Coordinator. Born and raised in Tyler, TX, Lio grew a passion for graphics and videos while serving at a local church. Later, he felt led to delve deeper into his calling and attended Impact Now School of Ministry based in San Antonio, TX. He learned various parts of ministry and production and further advanced his graphic design skills. Through Impact Now and Cornerstone Church, Lio also learned about CUFI and was inspired to stand in defense of Israel and her people.

Amanda Hernandez

Travel Assistant

Travel Assistant

Native to San Antonio, TX, Amanda Hernandez learned about Christians United for Israel through the teaching of Pastor John Hagee at Cornerstone Church. She joined the CUFI team in 2010 and serves in assisting with travel logistics for the organization throughout the year and for our three major annual events: S.A.L.T., Leadership Summit, and the D.C. Summit. She graduated from University of Texas at San Antonio and is passionate about sharing the importance of standing and defending Israel and her people.

Ashley Pace

Israel Trip Administrative Liaison

Israel Trip Administrative Liaison

Ashley Pace grew up in a military family that settled in San Antonio, Texas in 2000. She began to become involved with Cornerstone Church at the age of 13 under the leadership of Pastor John Hagee and is still an active member of the church to this day.  Ashley started at the CUFI National Office in July of 2017 and is now the Israel Trip Administrative Liaison. Her trip to Israel in 2020 sparked a passion to help others get to Israel and experience the Holy Land for themselves.

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

Wendy Dopp

Accounting Director

Accounting Director

Wendy Dopp has served as CUFI’s Accounting Director since 2014. During that time, she has managed and streamlined CUFI’s accounting practices, onboarded numerous members of staff, and engaged CUFI team members to help them better understand key organizational policies and procedures. Prior to joining CUFI, Wendy spent 20 years in various accounting, finance, reporting, and management roles, including for one of the country’s top pet supply chains. Wendy lives in San Antonio where she has attended Cornerstone Church for well over a decade. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University.

CUFI ON CAMPUS

Kirby Calhoun

CUFI on Campus Director

CUFI on Campus Director

Kirby Calhoun serves as the CUFI on Campus Director. He is a thirteen-year Army combat veteran. During his military career, he served as a human intelligence collector and then went on to become a special forces communications sergeant. He deployed to Iraq in support of OIF 07/08, to Afghanistan in support of OEF 12/13, and to Colombia in 2014 in support of a Counter-Narcotics mission. Kirby published his testimony in 2019: Single Set of Bootprints: A Story of a God-made Green Beret. He earned his B.A. in Maritime Studies, minoring in history, from the University of West Florida. During his time at UWF, he founded the CUFI on Campus chapter and has been a Congressional Liaison since 2018. He and his wife Tara have two wonderful children and live in the Florida Panhandle.

 

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Ethan Nehring

CUFI on Campus Engagement Coordinator
CO, IA ID, KS, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, OK, SD, TX, WY

CUFI on Campus Engagement Coordinator

Ethan Nehring serves as an Engagement Coordinator for CUFI on Campus. His love for Israel advanced through college, where he served as the Chapter President of CUFI on Campus at John Witherspoon College from 2019-2023 and was also a Bonhoeffer Fellow in 2021. Ethan graduated from JWC in 2023 with a BA in humanities, a background in teaching middle school and junior high, and a passion for educating and equipping the next generation to be strong Christian Leaders.

Morgan Taylor

CUFI on Campus Engagement Coordinator
CT, DE, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY OH, PA, RI, VT, WI

CUFI on Campus Engagement Coordinator

Morgan Taylor serves as a CUFI on Campus Engagement Coordinator with CUFI. Morgan studied Communication and Media at Montclair State University with minors in Film and Jewish American Studies. She was the founding president of Montclair’s CUFI on Campus chapter. She has traveled to Israel and has spoken at conferences and schools throughout her region. Morgan is passionate about the Jewish roots of Christianity, the truth and beauty of Israel, and creating connections with love and unity.

Laura Villanueva

CUFI on Campus Executive Assistant

CUFI on Campus Executive Assistant

Laura works in CUFI’s national office in San Antonio, TX.  She provides support for students with general questions, handles travel arrangements to CUFI’s national events, sends printed materials to students holding events on campus, and manages the social media content for CUFI on Campus.

Laura graduated from Messiah College in Grantham, PA, where she founded a CUFI on Campus chapter. Laura graduated with a BS in Business Management and a minor in Leadership. While in college she also served as class president, and Student Government Cabinet member. After completing an internship with CUFI, Laura joined the CUFI on Campus team in 2012.

 

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CUFI HIGH SCHOOL

Abel Taye

High School Director

High School Director

Abel serves as the High School Director for CUFI. Guided by his love for foreign policy and American history, he has worked on different international engagement projects that involved nonprofits, policy makers, think tanks, and nonprofits. He was also a CUFI campus chapter leader and advocate. He believes in strong American engagement in the world especially in the Middle East. Most importantly, he focuses on cultivating and helping American engagement with the Jewish people by creating working partnerships, developing outreach events to faith community leaders and through mentoring young professionals.

 

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Connie Clark

High School Outreach Coordinator

High School Outreach Coordinator

Connie began her involvement with CUFI on Campus in 2013 at Oral Roberts University and continued her involvement during graduate school at the University of Oklahoma. She first learned about Christian support for Israel through a high school class in Colorado Springs, which inspired her to go deeper into the subject by becoming involved with CUFI. Supporting Israel is one of her biggest passions and she looks forward to helping more high school students become involved in CUFI by attending the CUFI Washington, D.C. Summit and participating in other CUFI on Campus programming and learning opportunities.

 

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THE ISRAEL COLLECTIVE

Dylan Manley

Ministry Engagement Coordinator
AR, LA, MO, OK, TX

Ministry Engagement Coordinator

AR, LA, MO, OK, TX

Dylan was in pastoral ministry for 21 years,  is a traveling speaker, and a trained apologist. He has spoken at numerous events, conferences, and churches. Dylan was invited to go to Israel in 2017 with CUFI via Israel Collective. This trip served as an instrumental and life changing event. He learned more about the biblical and geopolitical truths of Israel on this trip than in his previous two decades in ministry. Dylan has a passion to see other people learn the biblical validity of Israel and hopes they will have a renewed love for the Lord and a greater grasp of truth.

 

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Dan Ostrem

Video Production Coordinator

Video Production Coordinator

Dan Ostrem is a video producer for CUFI and Israel Collective. In the past, Dan worked as a tv host, actor, and content creator for programming on TBN and JCTV. Ultimately, Dan’s goal is to live his life and use his work to glorify God.

Deamon Scapin

DC Member Engagement Coordinator

DC Member Engagement Coordinator

Deamon Scapin serves as the DC Member Engagement Coordinator.  He is the founding & lead pastor of Triumph Church in Washington, D.C., which he planted with his wife, Kristine, and three children, in September 2014 on Capitol Hill.  Pastor Scapin has served the local church in pastoral ministry for 25 years in a few different cities and in nearly every capacity. He is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God extended in Washington, DC to influence a city that influences the world. Deamon’s love for Israel turned into action after a trip with CUFI in 2015. Since then, he has recruited and accompanied dozens of influential government and ministry leaders from our nation’s capital to experience Israel first-hand through CUFI. Pastor Deamon is also a contributing writer, editor, and communicator helping with strategy and engagement for local non-profit and advocacy organizations, while working as a liaison to connect, develop, and nurture relationships in government for the Kingdom of God and nation of Israel.